Christmas is a time to pull out all the stops, with extravagant parties, delicious food and free flowing drinks. If there’s one place in Manchester that doesn’t do things by halves, it’s Zouk, an Indian and Pakistani restaurant based in the centre. The decor is vibrant and fun, much like the general energy of the restaurant, with a huge Christmas tree adorned with colourful bows and oversize baubles, as well as perfectly wrapped gifts surrounding the base.
The food available largely depends on the size of the party, with a la carte, Christmas banquet or lunch tiffins. The Christmas banquet is great for large parties looking to dine at Zouk, with meat, vegetarian and vegan options starting at just £25 per person. Everything is served sharing-style with poppadoms, starters, main courses, sides and desserts all included. Or if you’re looking to do a work lunch with just your department, a lunch tiffin could be the perfect option as it’s one of the best value items available, and is even possible to fit into a lunch hour. In this deal, the meal starts with poppadoms and pickles, and is then followed by a selection of premium dishes including two curries, a starter, rice and freshly baked naan bread. Another benefit? There’s no pre-ordering required.
The food is a mixture of traditional dishes, and plates combining classic flavours with contemporary techniques. Expect dishes like butter chicken bao and spicy wagyu sliders, as well as fan favourites such as lamb biryani and chicken korma. Then for those looking to dine at Zouk on Christmas day, guests can expect plenty of fizz, as well as a choice of curries or roast with a spicy twist.
With a range of spaces available to hire, there’s an area for every event, from a section of the mezzanine for 20 people, to the main restaurant area for up to 200.